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Zohran Mamdani

L: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 24, 2026. R: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to the press in July 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
October 7, 2026, 12:38 pm
Is Netanyahu’s beef with Mamdani helping him politically?
Experts say PM, facing tough reelection campaign, has painted himself as a bulwark against a New York City mayor who is an icon of global anti-Israel sentiment
By Eliav Breuer
Protesters outside the United Nations, in New York City, September 24, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 30, 2026, 8:02 am
Mamdani antisemitism plan disregards anti-Zionism, leaving Jewish groups unsatisfied
City Hall initiative pledges education and public messaging, but omits Jewish connection to Israel and only highlights white supremacist violence against Jews
By Luke Tress
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives for a 9/11 Interfaith Peace Walk and Talk, in New York, September 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
September 29, 2026, 9:44 pm
Mamdani announces campaign against antisemitism, doesn’t mention connection to anti-Zionism
Long-awaited program vows funding for Jewish institutions, public messaging and educational initiatives, but does not define antisemitism or address its ties to Israel hatred
By Luke Tress
(Left) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledges audience applause after his address to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Drew); (right) Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a union rally on Park Avenue, in New York, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
September 26, 2026, 5:22 am
‘Not helpful’: NY Jewish Dems slam Netanyahu for saying Hamas and Mamdani are ‘buddies’
City Council speaker, who has opposed NYC mayor over Israel and antisemitism, suggests ‘what the PM said can really incite violence’ and calls ‘to turn the temperature down’
By Joseph Strauss
NY correspondent Luke Tress and US bureau chief Jacob Magid join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing podcast. (ToI/AP)
September 25, 2026, 11:49 am
Daily Briefing Sept. 25 – The PM’s speech: Fiery rhetoric, inside and outside the UN
US bureau chief Jacob Magid and NY correspondent Luke Tress on the theatrics and props used by Netanyahu, PA President Abbas and the diverse array of protesters at the UN General Assembly
By Amanda Borschel-Dan, Jacob Magid and Luke Tress
L: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 24, 2026. R: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to the press in July 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
September 25, 2026, 2:24 am
Mamdani hits back at Netanyahu after UN speech, says PM trying to ‘sanitize his genocide’
NYC mayor says PM spread ‘baseless lies’ after he accused Mamdani of being friendly with Hamas; address also angers Qatar, prompting it to defend record as Israel-Hamas mediator
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a Starlink device during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 24, 2026. (Screenshot/United Nations via YouTube)
September 24, 2026, 11:53 pm
In fiery UN speech, Netanyahu blasts Iran, Qatar, Turkey, slams Gaza genocide accusation
PM calls genocide allegation ‘lie of the century,’ defends IDF’s morality, underplays settler violence; many envoys walk out before he starts; he doesn’t mention Saudis or Abraham Accords
By Lazar Berman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 26, 2025. (Liri Agami/FLASH90)
September 24, 2026, 1:51 pm
Netanyahu lands in New York to address UN General Assembly, won’t meet Trump
PM to meet with several world leaders on sidelines during visit lasting only a few hours; speech, set to focus on Iran, West Bank terrorism, Gaza war, scheduled for Thursday evening, Israel time
By Lazar Berman and Agencies
An anti-Israel protester wearing a Hamas headband near the UN General Assembly, in New York City, September 23, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 22, 2026, 8:38 pm
NYC Jews, Israelis, anti-Zionists plan protests during Netanyahu visit to UN
Demonstrators to rally against antisemitism, Israeli domestic politics and ‘genocide,’ reflecting fraught politics surrounding premier’s General Assembly speech
By Luke Tress
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (R) stands by as US President Donald Trump speaks during a joint news conference at Gracie Mansion, September 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
September 22, 2026, 11:01 am
After cordial meeting with Trump, Mamdani decries ‘architect of genocide’ Netanyahu
NYC mayor says ICC arrest warrant against Israeli PM should be honored, though he’s acknowledged he has no power in matter; Trump praises Mamdani, says he hopes he’ll be ‘great’
By ToI Staff, Agencies and Lazar Berman
Students lead prayers outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence in Manhattan, September 18, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 18, 2026, 9:30 pm
‘We’re not running’: Jewish students lead rally outside Mamdani residence
Middle and high schoolers gather outside Gracie Mansion for prayers, songs and speeches, but claim it’s not a protest; critics say event ‘needlessly inflames tensions’
By Luke Tress
L-R: Ofir Akunis, Israeli Consul General in New York (Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90); New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. (AP Photo/Adam Gray, Pool).
September 14, 2026, 10:27 am
Israeli consul general in NY likens Mamdani’s policies to Nazi Germany
‘Who boycotted Jews? The Third Reich!’ Ofir Akunis says in Rosh Hashanah interview; progressive Jewish movements find his approach unhelpful at fretful time for community
By Joseph Strauss
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon speaks during a meeting of the Security Council at UN headquarters, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
September 13, 2026, 7:03 pm
Israel expects ‘intense’ protests during Netanyahu UN trip after Mamdani called for rallies
Israeli ambassador to United Nations says mayor should ‘focus on his tasks’ in the city, also announces launch of antisemitism task force
By Luke Tress
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, right, and NYPC Commissioner Jessica Tisch, center, deliver a security briefing ahead of the High Holidays, in New York City, September 9, 2026. (Screenshot/Fox News)
September 10, 2026, 1:59 pm
Mamdani, NYPD vow tight security for synagogues during High Holidays
New York City mayor and police chief report increased deployments this year, say there are no known or specific threats
By Luke Tress
The symbol of the United Nations is displayed outside the Secretariat Building, February 28, 2022, at United Nations Headquarters. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
September 10, 2026, 1:59 pm
Major Jewish groups announce NYC rally against antisemitism during UN General Assembly
Organizers say Sept. 23 protest will urge world leaders to do more to counter ‘growing tide of antisemitism’ as they meet for week-long conference in New York City
By Luke Tress
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